nba Game Recap
Recap - Nuggets Defeat Brooklyn 101-93
The Nuggets grabbed a 101-93 win over the Nets on Thursday, behind a 18-point effort from Nikola Jokic at Pepsi Center.
Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 222.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Paul Millsap had 18 points for Denver and Will Barton chipped in with 17 points. Monte Morris had 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Brooklyn got 17 points from Kyrie Irving in a losing cause and another 17 points from Spencer Dinwiddie. Kyrie Irving contributed 9 assists for the Nets, while DeAndre Jordan had 11 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 61-49.
Denver had a 62-51 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Grizzlies. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track at Chicago.